Health Services

Our goal at Ore City is to provide the best health care for our students and staff, which includes a high-quality comprehensive school health program that ensures healthy bodies and minds. Please view the attachments and/or links below for information on various health topics. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us at 903-968-3300 ext. 1217.

DISTRICT NURSE: Mindy Hamilton, RN, BSN
OC ELEMENTARY NURSE: Rebecca Williams, RN, BSN

Links Of Interest

COVID-19 UPDATES FOR TEXAS:  https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/

HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS EFFECTIVELY: https://www.facebook.com/ocmiddleschool/videos/642411513202939/

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK: https://www.facebook.com/ochighschool/videos/835234213639979/

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:  https://dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx

REMEMBER, the best way to fight FLU is to get the FLU SHOT! For more information about flu and the flu shot, visit:    http://www.texasflu.org/

A parental guide to substance abuse and a teen bullying guide:
http://www.drugrehab.com/guides/bullying/
http://www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/resources/parents-guide/

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SHAC Meeting Recordings:

SHAC Meeting 12-9-21:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vNmeIZcoOpwYbJI4gqcpsRE3NyAyd8rA/view?usp=sharing

SHAC Meeting 2-10-22: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROPBJ2n81RsZfGIfwSRQ_lTX7q58BBQL/view?usp=sharing

SHAC Meeting 4-14-22: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mtPsewy9Pq36ys-muF_Gq3icLQ43ExZ8/view?usp=sharing

SHAC Meeting 10-6-22: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTriP29kVczYmydYVnr5btDFLkN2MWYD/view?usp=sharing

SHAC Meeting 12-8-22: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AcwwUyAfC_0F6CLKQsK6kR_iFsN_HPcl/view?usp=sharing

SHAC Meeting 2-9-23: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URylj8M-sf0Z8GbVol355daCU_2wa4lf/view?usp=sharing

SHAC Meeting 4-13-23: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12uU2JW_mvI9e051KP9RmUtrPHI7NEUqk/view?usp=share_link

How is Ore City ISD protecting against COVID-19, flu, and other viruses?

• OCISD is educating our staff and students on healthy practices, such as hand washing, use of hand sanitizers, and proper cough etiquette
• OCISD’s maintenance department is working diligently to sanitize any surfaces that staff and students come in contact with
• OCISD’s school nurses and administration are monitoring the CDC, Texas Department of State Health Services, and TEA Guidelines for COVID-19 websites for updates and any new directives concerning COVID-19 and flu outbreaks

How can YOU protect against COVID-19, flu, and other viruses?

• Stay home if you feel ill or have a fever; you should be 24-hours fever, diarrhea, and vomiting free before returning to school
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing; cough into your shirt
• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available

For further information visit these websites:

CDC website: www.cdc.gov

COVID-19 information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf

                                      https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

                                      https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf

Flu information: www.cdc.gov/flu/

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Ore City ISD has EpiPens available for use on each campus through doctor's orders in the event of an anaphylactic emergency. These EpiPens are stored in a location that is accessible to staff at all times. OCISD staff is trained annually on food allergies, signs/symptoms of anaphylactic reactions, and on proper use and administration of EpiPens in an emergency. 

What do you and your student know about BACTERIAL MENINGITIS? Please click on the link below for more information about this disease...

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/meningitis-information-for-students---parents/

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